Jan. 3, 2014: Whitney Engen, Teresa Noyola and Melissa Tancredi were announced as the first players on the Dash roster via national team allocation (Tancredi traded to Chicago Red Stars in exchange for goalkeeper Erin McLeod on Jan. 7)

Jan. 3, 2014: Former Notre Dame head coach Randy Waldrum appointed as the Dash's first head coach

Feb. 7, 2014: The NWSL announces the schedule for the Dash's inaugural season, with 12 home matches at BBVA Compass Stadium beginning with an April 12 opener against reigning champions Portland Thorns FC